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Orphans of War
Orphans of War
Leah Fleming
¥40.81
Joanna Ryan’s father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time than being any sort of parent to her. But then she finds a puppy, left for dead, and Joanna becomes determined to save him, sharing her meagre rations with him. But, in a time of war, pets are only seen as an unnecessary burden and she is forced to hide her new friend, Harry, from her step-mother and the authorities. With bombs falling over Bristol and with the prospect of evacuation on the horizon, can they stay together and keep each other safe?
Marcus at Home
Marcus at Home
Marcus Wareing
¥147.35
Marcus Wareing is a brilliant chef. His restaurant group Marcus Wareing Restaurants includes three critically-acclaimed restaurants – the two Michelin-starred Marcus at The Berkeley, as well as The Gilbert Scott and Tredwell’s. Marcus is also judge of MasterChef:The Professionals, combining authority with inspiration for the contestants and viewers alike. But there’s another side to Marcus – away from the professional kitchens – when he’s at home, cooking the food he loves to share with his family and friends. In Marcus at Home, he shows you how you can cook these recipes, too. Marcus at Home will cover delicious meals all week long, from chapters on Midweek and Weekend to Entertaining and Baking. Focusing on great flavours and inspirational touches, these are recipes that will become time-honoured favourites in your home. Whether it’s a light Chicken & Asparagus Salad or a comforting Prawn Orzo Risotto; an indulgent Eggs & Avocado with Chorizo Jam or a delicious Buttermilk Pannacotta with Thyme Crumble; or a definitive Sunday Roast or a Chocolate Cake, these are recipes that are easy to make at home in the rush of a busy week, when you have a little more time at the weekend, or when you want to make a showstopper meal. Marcus is renowned for incredible food that tastes great. And here he’ll show you how to bring this into your home cooking.
Breakfast Under A Cornish Sun:The perfect romantic comedy for summer
Breakfast Under A Cornish Sun:The perfect romantic comedy for summer
Samantha Tonge
¥42.48
Kate Golightly needs to move forward and what better way to do that then with a trip to the Cornish coast with best friend and boss, Izzy. The sea wind is just what Kate needs to finally relax and begin to let go of her past. Except she’s suddenly got one big reason to panic! She RSVP’d ‘yes’ to the Queen Bee of her high school’s wedding saying she’s bringing her boyfriend (she doesn’t have one) who looks just like Ross Poldark! With only two weeks to find the Poldark look-alike of her dreams Kate is under a lot of pressure for the Cornish coast to deliver…
Catch 26:A Novel
Catch 26:A Novel
Carol Prisant
¥42.77
What if you could live your life all over again? There’s just one catch… Frannie Turner is a plain, middle-aged housewife married to Stanley, a self-absorbed retired dentist who hasn’t slept in her bed in years. No children to love and be loved by. No exciting career to look back on. Just loneliness and lost dreams. So when the mysterious new hairdresser in town offers her the chance to get everything she’s ever wanted, Frannie figures she has nothing to lose -except her soul. And surely, as a stunning twenty-six-year-old singleton in New York, finding true love within the stipulated year should be a piece of cake, not to mention a hell of a lot of fun! But New York City is no place for the na?ve, and Frannie will soon learn just how dangerous a deal with the devil can be… ‘Catch-26 marries confection with thriller to create a tale that's at once compelling and comic, delightful and deep, classic yet modern, just like its older-but-younger heroine and theme. I read it straight through yet its memory lingers, the signs of a wonderful novel.’ Pamela Redmond Satran, author of Younger ‘In her tantalizing novel, Catch 26, Carol Prisant serves up a thoroughly modern woman's Faust. This irresistible story comes wrapped around a devilish question:If you could have it all—sex, love, beauty, money and eternal life—would you sign on the dotted line?’
Emergency Admissions
Emergency Admissions
Kit Wharton
¥66.22
‘Heart-stopping, eye-opening and jaw-dropping. Sometimes painful, sometimes sad, often very, very funny.’ Craig Brown Shocking, funny and unflinchingly honest, Emergency Admissions gives us a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary world of ambulance driving from the man behind the wheel. Kit Wharton has been an ambulance driver for a dozen years. This book is his report from the frontline of that work:999 calls that hurtle him to critical moments in other peoples’ lives. Nothing in this job is normal, every job is different. From the bizarre to the terrifying and tragic, Wharton takes the reader through his strange work. There is an S&M party gone horribly wrong and bodily discharges sure to make you wretch. There is a man who calls 999 saying he has picked a spot – you can imagine Kit’s irritation. When he arrives, the patient is lying in a pool of his own blood. On the other hand there are colossal time wasters. There are extraordinarily sad stories, heart-warming, touching instances of human bravery and connection Along the way Kit reveals more about his own unconventional upbringing, a childhood pickled in alcohol abuse and bohemian family set ups. As he says, he was well prepared for the ambulance service…
The Sunflower Cottage Breakfast Club (A Luna Bay novel)
The Sunflower Cottage Breakfast Club (A Luna Bay novel)
Lynsey James
¥42.48
Emily Reed is having a bad day. Her mother has just dropped a devastating bombshell—the dad she’s known and loved for twenty-five years isn’t her biological father! Desperately in need of answers, Emily heads to Luna Bay covering her personal quest up as a work trip to Sunflower Cottage B&B. Setting up the ‘Sunflower Cottage Breakfast Club’ should be a great way to meet the locals and maybe even find out who her father is. The only problem is brooding and insanely gorgeous, Noah, who is determined to make Emily’s stay perfectly uncomfortable. Discovering the truth after all these years was never going to be simple, but Emily will stop at nothing to uncover her past… even if her heart is getting in the way!
The Mark Sennen Collection (DI Charlotte Savage 1 - 3)
The Mark Sennen Collection (DI Charlotte Savage 1 - 3)
Mark Sennen
¥68.28
Discover the brilliant DI Charlotte Savage - the first three books in Mark Sennen’s bestselling series TOUCH (DI Charlotte Savage 1) Harry likes pretty things. He likes to look at them. Sometimes that isn't enough. He wants to get closer. Naughty Harry. DI Savage and her team in Plymouth are struggling with their investigation into a string of horrific attacks on young women. The victims are being drugged, abducted, assaulted and then abandoned with only a dull memory of what has happened. But when the mutilated body of one of these women is found on a beach, the case becomes a chilling murder inquiry. Stopping at just one victim will never be enough…not for this killer. BAD BLOOD (DI Charlotte Savage 2) DI Charlotte Savage is back chasing a killer with a very personal grudge… When the body of a six-year-old girl is found buried beneath a patio, nobody is surprised when a local paedophile is murdered shortly afterwards. But when a member of DI Charlotte Savage’s team is abducted and several men are executed in cold blood it becomes apparent that there’s a psychopath on the loose with no mercy for his victims… CUT DEAD (DI Charlotte Savage 3) DI Charlotte Savage is back, chasing a killer who was last at large ten years ago, a killer they presumed dead…Now he’s back and more dangerous than ever. When three headless bodies are found mutilated in a pit, it’s a particularly challenging case for DI Savage and her team. The victims bear the hallmarks of a killer who butchered girls to their death; a killer who was never caught. Could this be a copycat or has the original murderer resurfaced? With a steady stream of bodies arriving at the morgue and gruesome secrets from the past emerging DI Savage is up against it to find the killer before he strikes again?
Tales from a Young Vet: Part 3 of 3
Tales from a Young Vet: Part 3 of 3
Jo Hardy,Caro Handley
¥24.33
The funny, touching and entertaining story of how Jo Hardy, the star of BBC4’s Young Vets, gets to grips with animals big and small, friendly and not-at-all-happy, on the road to becoming a fully qualified vet. ‘Stand well clear. Keep your eyes on them. Oh, and make sure you have insurance.’ Not the most comforting words of wisdom, but probably the most useful for a trainee vet, Jo would say. From well-equipped surgeries to windswept hills and ramshackle barns, Jo has to be able to diagnose and treat any animal, at any time of the day or night. It’s not quite as easy as James Herriot made it seem. Jo’s final year of training saw her race from rectal examinations of cows to spine surgery on a Great Dane, and from treating an eventing horse with a heart problem to inserting a contraceptive implant into a monkey. And then there were the owners – the tough guy who sobbed when his cat was diagnosed with cancer, the woman who was convinced her dog was embarrassed by its stomach upset, and the farmer who loved his cows as much as anyone loves their pets. Gruelling days of animal treatments and visits combined with long nights of study and revision made Jo’s final year of training the most demanding and rewarding year of her life. Her book tells of the highs and lows, the pets that stole her heart, and the lifelong friends that she made – with two legs and four.
Age of Consent
Age of Consent
Marti Leimbach
¥66.22
Thirty years ago, June was a young widow with a hopeless crush on a Craig Kirtz, a disc jockey at a local rock station. To her surprise, the two struck up a friendship that seemed headed for something more. But it was June’s thirteen-year-old daughter, Bobbie, whom Craig had wanted all along. Bobbie thought her secret life—the sex, the drugs, the illicit relationship itself—could remain safely buried in the past. But when she discovers that Craig had similarly pursued any number of other young girls, Bobbie returns home after a long absence with one purpose in mind:to bring Craig to trial. Her decision is greeted with mixed feelings. Some people think that bringing charges against someone for a crime committed so many years ago is unjustified. She’s called a “middle-aged woman with a vendetta.” She’s accused of waging war against her own family. June remembers things differently from the way Bobbie does. Craig insists he has done nothing wrong. But the past has a way of revealing itself, and some relationships lay dormant through the years, ready to stir to life at the slightest provocation. While their traumatic history is relived in the courtroom, Bobbie and June must face the choices they made and try to make sense of the pain they endured while seeking justice at long last. Told with warmth and compassion, this is a moving, deeply absorbing story of a family in crisis.
Hard Evidence
Hard Evidence
Emma Page
¥95.75
A Kesley and Lambert novel. A chance meeting with the attractive Julie Dawson should have been no more than a pleasant interlude for DS Lambert. When she is reported missing two months later however, Lambert decides to look into the matter himself. He discovers that Dawson may be conducting her own private investigation, and starts to follow in her footsteps - but will the trail, which has already unearthed suspicious deaths from the past, lead to a present-day murder?
Grace Poole Her Testimony:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
Grace Poole Her Testimony:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
Helen Dunmore
¥9.71
A short story by Helen Dunmore from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Grace Poole Her Testimony’, Grace Poole defends Bertha Mason and calls the general opinion of Jane Eyre into question. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Dangerous Dog:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Dangerous Dog:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Kirsty Gunn
¥9.71
A short story by Kirsty Gunn from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Dangerous Dog’, a fitness instructor teaches teenage boys how to handle a pit bull terrier by telling them Jane Eyre’s story. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
To Hold:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
To Hold:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Joanna Briscoe
¥9.71
A short story by Joanna Briscoe from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘To Hold’, a woman looks back on her life, which has been defined by three marriages. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
The Mirror:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
The Mirror:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Francine Prose
¥9.71
A short story by Francine Prose from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. ‘The Mirror’ boldly imagines Jane Eyre’s married life after the novel ends. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Reader, She Married Me:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Reader, She Married Me:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Salley Vickers
¥9.71
A short story by Salley Vickers from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Reader, She Married Me’ Mr Rochester reveals a long-kept secret. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Dorset Gap:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Dorset Gap:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Tracy Chevalier
¥9.71
A short story by Tracy Chevalier from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Dorset Gap’, two students walk in the countryside after a night of partying and miscommunicate over Jane Eyre. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Transference:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Transference:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Esther Freud
¥9.71
A short story by Esther Freud from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Transference’, a woman in a troubled relationship is drawn to her enigmatic therapist. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Double Men:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Double Men:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Namwali Serpell
¥9.71
A short story by Namwali Serpell from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Double Men’, a secret liaison during a Zambian bonding ceremony has repercussions for two old female friends. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Mean Sisters:A sassy, hilariously funny murder mystery
Mean Sisters:A sassy, hilariously funny murder mystery
Lindsay Emory
¥22.27
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Mean Girls. Margot Blythe:20-something, sharp, friendly and totally incapable of letting her college glory days go. When she returns to her old college as an advisor, she can't wait to be reunited with her sorority sisters. But her homecoming reception isn't exactly what she expected. Tragedy strikes, sending shock waves down sorority row, and Margot is forced to step up. She's determined to save her fifty frazzled sisters, keep the suspicious (but dangerously cute) police officer at bay and find out the real truth - could a sister have committed such an unimaginable sin as murder? A sassy, hilariously funny murder mystery where the closest bonds of friendship might just kill you ...
Book Three:Part 2 Herobrine’s Message (The Elementia Chronicles, Book 3)
Book Three:Part 2 Herobrine’s Message (The Elementia Chronicles, Book 3)
Sean Fay Wolfe
¥51.50
The final instalment of the Elementia Chronicles:an unofficial MINECRAFT-fan adventure series, inspired by the bestselling game. It’s the Republic’s darkest hour. The Noctem Alliance, under the command of the ruthless Lord Tenebris, has finally conquered the entire server of Elementia. The citizens of Element City are forced to hide underground and although President Stan has re-united with his friends, the relentless Elite Legion of Mobhunters are still in hot pursuit. Lord Tenebris is drawing more and more power from the server and his actions threaten to create a devastating glitch that could destroy Minecraft forever. Time is running out. Will President Stan be able to defeat the evil demon before it’s too late? Disclaimer:This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other person or entity owning or controlling any rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Minecraft is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.
The Love Triangle
The Love Triangle
Nic Tatano
¥30.51
Public relations expert Lexi Harlow is the queen of getting her clients out of sticky situations. But can she do it for herself? After an incendiary breakup (setting fire to her cheating boyfriend’s pants), Lexi decides to play the field for the first time in her life. Two suitors are vying for her affections:New York’s most eligible bachelor and pro quarterback Jake Frost, and sports agent Kyle Caruso. But when the athlete hires the agent, and both enlist her services to take care of public relations, well… There’s only one way Lexi can get out of this love triangle before everything blows up in her face:choose one. But when the candle she’s burning at both ends meets in the middle, the choice is no longer hers.